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Sunday, 09 December 2018 16:03

Stakeholders craft new plan to guide development in Grand Rapids’ Southtown

GRAND RAPIDS — Five distinct areas of Grand Rapids’ southside likely will soon have an Area Specific Plan (ASP) to help guide development.

Published in Real Estate/Development

AmplifyGR is backing off on its plans to redevelop properties it owns in Grand Rapids’ southeast side neighborhoods as it seeks to forge stronger relationships with residents.

Sunday, 29 October 2017 12:11

DeVos-backed development nonprofit regroups to address community mistrust

GRAND RAPIDS — The would-be developers of approximately 35 acres of property in southeast Grand Rapids are stepping back from their plans, at least for now.

Published in Real Estate/Development

For the last 16 months, Start Garden has administered the Grand Rapids SmartZone under an annual contract with the city for $725,000. The nonprofit also operates a business incubator in downtown Grand Rapids, shown at left. Recently, Start Garden collaborated with a range of local partners to support an expansion project in Walker for MOVE Systems International, a maker of eco-friendly food carts.

Sunday, 20 August 2017 10:37

As West Michigan’s startup culture evolves, Start Garden grows into new roles

GRAND RAPIDS — A growing manufacturer of high-tech food carts could serve as an example of the kind of business development that’s possible in West Michigan.

Published in Economic Development

Tuesday, 11 July 2017 13:34

West Michigan projects awarded affordable housing tax credits

Two projects in Grand Rapids, as well as housing developments in Lansing, Charlotte and Hartford, have been awarded competitive affordable housing tax credits.

Published in Breaking News

As investors flock to new Grand Rapids neighborhoods in search of housing deals, their sometimes aggressive acquisition tactics have become the targets of criticism from longtime residents and community activists. Stakeholders say it’s important for residents to stay invested in the community if they want to be a part of shaping its future. Pictured (l-r): Jonathan Jenks, Sarah Scott and Jamiel Robinson

Sunday, 24 July 2016 14:15

Hungry investors seek Grand Rapids housing deals, rankling longtime residents

GRAND RAPIDS — From an undisclosed $100 million foreign-backed fund to local real estate agents, investors of all kinds are staking their bets on the Grand Rapids housing market.

Published in Real Estate/Development